This Sugar Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread is is a beloved quick bread that is sure to please.
Made with fresh zucchini and unsweetened cocoa flour, this zucchini bread is incredibly moist and full of chocolate goodness!
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes chocolate zucchini bread so good?
It is the cocoa powder and chocolate chips that make this cake so deliciously chocolaty while the zucchini (hidden veggie!) that makes this cake incredibly moist.
I like that this bread can be served any time of the day- from breakfast to dessert!
Did you try my Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins?
Those zucchini muffins are made with baking mix. Both this bread recipe and that muffin recipe are nice ideas for recipes made with zucchini.
To make this recipe you will need sugar free chocolate chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here.
What you need to make chocolate zucchini bread.
- Zucchini . This should be shredded or grated and then allowed to drain.
- Coconut Flour. A flour alternative that does not measure like flour. Coconut flour does bring moisture and flavor to the bread however.
- Almond Flour. This flour also gives flavor and moisture but, with a bit of protein.
- Baking powder and baking soda. Leavening agents for the bread.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Gives this bread its chocolaty color and flavor.
- Brewed Coffee. Coffee adds moisture and flavor while it enhances the chocolaty flavor of this bread.
- Apple cider Vinegar. Introduces additional air to the bread to add to the texture of the bread.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips. Chocolate chips add flavor and texture to this recipe.
- Coconut Oil- This is the fat used for moisture.
- Erythritol. The sugar alternative of choice for this recipe.
How to make chocolate zucchini bread.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 60 minutes
Yields 8-10 servings
- Use a grater or food processor to grate the zucchini. Then place the zucchini on a stack of paper towels to drain while you work.
- Preheat your oven to 325F. Then, grease or prep a (8X4’’) loaf pan for nonstick.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Next, in a mixing bowl mix together the eggs, sugar alternative, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and coffee until combined. Then stir in the zucchini.
- Stir in the dry ingredients from the first bowl, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.
- Lastly, fold in a half cup of the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges appear to darken. A toothpick test may come out false as there are chocolate chips added to the bread.
- Allow the bread to fully cool before unmolding.
Tips for making the best chocolate zucchini bread.
To make this recipe you will need to grate the zucchini and then allow for it to drain. Simply place the grated zucchini on a stack of paper towels or on a clean kitchen towel while you prepare the ingredients for this recipe.
More helpful tips for you.
- it is a good idea to double prep your loaf pan for this recipe. You can use both parchment paper and nonstick or even dust a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- While my recipe uses a basic loaf pan, you can make this in a mini loaf pan or even a square baking pan if desired.
- Carefully unmold this from the pan. You can slide a knife around the edges of the bread to unstick it from the sides if needed.
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How to store chocolate zucchini bread.
This bread should be wrapped in plastic or foil or stored in an airtight container. If properly stored, it should keep for about five days at room temperature or frozen for about a month.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread,
Ingredients
- 1 cup Zucchini
- 2 ¾ cups Almond flour
- ¼ cup Coconut flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Erythritol
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil - melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Coffee - strong and brewed
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¾ cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips - divided
Instructions
- Use a grater or food processor to grate the zucchini. Then place the zucchini on a stack of paper towels to drain while you work. Preheat your oven to 325F. Then, grease or prep a (8X4’’) loaf pan for nonstick.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Next, in a mixing bowl mix together the eggs, sugar alternative, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and coffee until combined. Then stir in the zucchini.
- Stir in the dry ingredients from the first bowl, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.
- Lastly, fold in a half cup of the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges appear to darken. A toothpick test may come out false as there are chocolate chips added to the bread.
- Allow the bread to full cool before unmolding.
Recipe Notes
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a delicious recipe made with fresh zucchini and no added sugar. Keto, Low Carb, Gluten free.
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